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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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Ethernet has two common messaging types that are controller-to-controller defined in the application layer. Which of those messaging types can be described as only using peer-to-peer communication?
There are several different network access methods available to wired Ethernet. Which of the methods below is the one used by wired Ethernet?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a input registers would use?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links smaller networks together, but potentially on a global scale?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains the value of all the parameters and tags, as well as all the programming and the DCS configuration?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a input status would use?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "A"?
Of the problems below, which would be best solved by shielding on cables?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts a digital signal to 8 or 16 outputs?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be required to effectively alert operators to a communication system failure?
Which of the HART addresses below would be best for hybrid signalling?
Which type of electrical signalling would best be described as being used by the HART protocol?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that accommodates the HART devices point-to-point connection?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
Which of the recommended standards would be best described as having a half -duplex transmission system?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a analog output memory location?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used for an analog value that has no need of significant accuracy?
Which of the answers below best reflects the power range that is transmitted to field devices when the Foundation fieldbus H1 is operating?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the system where data is collected and organized?
There are numerous function block modes which are permitted. Which of the modes below is best described as the mode the function block is currently in?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as the movement of process conditions from normal to upset, requiring operator action at some point in the future?
Which of the data transmission modes below best is described as a two way alternating transmission?
Historical data can be logged through a HMI application. Which of the data storage methods below would best be described as one that looses resolution of the data, although reduces the volume of data?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in the guardianship of the process control inputs?
Due to the uncomplicated nature of the Modbus frame structure, it requires a simple access method. Which of the access methods below is a method that this frame structure supports?